(FDACS/TALLAHASSEE, FL/Nov. 20, 2024) — Following the Florida Conservation Group’s recent announcement of $47 million in state and federal funding to preserve active agriculture operations in the Peace River Valley region, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson is highlighting four proposed agricultural conservation projects that will receive funding. These agricultural operations in Southwest Florida will be permanently preserved from future development, as …
Many Agricultural Issues Being Discussed with Lawmakers
Many in agriculture continue to work on getting Congress to pass a new Farm Bill. And while those efforts continue, Tyron Spearman reports there are various issues being discussed at this time. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
USMEF on Meat Trade Under New Administration
During last week’s National Association of Farm Broadcasters Convention in Kansas City, various folks in the ag industry spoke with farm broadcasters on many issues. As Rusty Halvorson reports, one of those topics was about the new Administration taking over on January 20th. Learn more about red meat exports on the U.S. Meat Export Federation website. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember …
Upward Targets for the Grain and Cotton Trade
There are some upward targets for both the grain and cotton trade. Mark Oppold looks at where they would like to be by the end of the week. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Ducks Unlimited, Sorghum Producers to Promote Water Conservation
Ducks Unlimited (DU) and National Sorghum Producers (NSP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to cooperatively promote water conversation. This MOU aims to develop and expand a framework of cooperation between DU and NSP uniquely focused on water savings and market innovation. The partnership will support agricultural producers and surrounding rural communities by promoting water-efficient practices, expand critical waterfowl habitat that also …
Still Time to Signup for ACEP Funding in Florida
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida (NRCS-FL) wants to remind landowners and eligible entities in the state that applications are still being accepted for Wetland Reserve Easements (WRE) and Agricultural Land Easements (ALE). Sign-up for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) funding runs until December 20, 2024. The ALE helps private and Tribal landowners, land trusts, and other entities (such as state …
Signup for Agricultural Conservation Easement Program Continues
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) reminds landowners and eligible entities that signup continues for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP). While those interested can apply at any time, to be considered for the FY 2025 IRA funding opportunities, complete and eligible applications must be received by the following National cutoff dates for both Wetland Reserve …
Hurricane Helene Recovery Virtual Information Session is Thursday in Georgia
The USDA Farm Service Agency in Georgia (FSA-GA) will host a virtual information session for Hurricane Helene Recovery on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 1:00pm Eastern. The FSA-GA staff will discuss programs and resources that can support your farm’s recovery if impacted by Hurricane Helene, including the Emergency Conservation Program and the Emergency Forest Restoration Program. Those who plan to attend should …
Vilsack Spotlights Ag in Climate Mitigation at COP29
The Agriculture Secretary discussed various U.S. agricultural focused efforts in climate mitigation and economic development during Tuesday’s highlight day on ag at the United Nations Climate Change Conference. Rod Bain reports. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
American Agriculture History Minute: Draft Horses Imported for Farm Work
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Horses and oxen provided a lot of the power on American farms until the mid -1800s. Oxen were too slow to pull some of the new machinery. Producers were using in the 1850s and 1860s. Most of the horses were fast enough, but they tired quickly. Powerful animals like the draft …